Embracing Flexibility for the Roar's New Season Strategy
In the heart of New Zealand's outdoors, the Roar deer hunting season is a much-anticipated event. However, it's important to remember that safety should always be a top priority.
According to the Ministry for Primary Industries (MSC), between 2013 and 2020, there were a total of 1,459 roar hunting injuries, with an average of 182 per year. The peak period for these incidents is the first half of April, and the highest concentration of injuries occurred in Waikato, Canterbury, Bay of Plenty, Manawatu-Whanganui, and Hawkes Bay/Gisborne.
To ensure a safe and successful hunting season, MSC advises hunters to carry essential items like a jacket, warm clothing, hat, gloves, head torch, emergency shelter, first aid kit, and a suitable communications device such as a Personal Locator Beacon, in addition to their mobile phone. Hunters are also encouraged to wear high-visibility clothing and to be prepared for the unexpected.
MSC's award-nominated hunting safety campaign, "Same Hunt, Different Story. Your Call", focuses on contrasting hunting experiences based on preparation styles. MSC Chief Executive, Mike Daisley, is encouraging hunters to be the type of hunter their mates want to hunt with, emphasising the importance of planning, preparation, and proactive decision-making during the Roar hunting season.
Basic skills like navigation errors, lack of fitness, not informing a trusted contact, and failing to turn around early enough are common causes of preventable injuries during the Roar hunting season. To avoid these incidents, MSC suggests carrying a map, compass, and GPS, getting some training before going, informing someone of plans, and staying aware and vigilant while in the bush.
For more data or statistics, please contact Operations Manager Nathan Watson at nathan.watson@our website. For media comment, contact MSC Chief Executive Mike Daisley at mike.daisley@our website or 027 443 7557.
While most hunters have a safe and successful Roar season, some are injured or require search and rescue assistance each year. Let's make sure you're one of the safe ones. Enjoy your hunt, but remember, safety first.
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